Amy Schwartz

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate the many things friends can enjoy doing together.

A little boy goes with his parents on an express bus to visit twins, in a taxi to visit Grandma, and in a car to see the county fair, then walks next door with his mother for a playdate.

Five short stories about the lives of two unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of knitting, and Hercules, a mouse with a heart of gold and a desire to learn to paint.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate babies as they play, make trouble, think, and nap.

"A 1-10 counting book that's full of sweet treats, playful moments, and lots of new toddler love"--

Gabby has knitted mittens to give her grandfather for his birthday, and on their way to meet him, Gabby gets a new haircut and her mother gets a surprise.

Maggie, who writes stories, and her cousin Brette, who paints pictures, combine their talents to create the grandest present ever for their grandmother Nana's birthday.